Travel Med Surg Telemetry RN - $1,987 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) - Night Shift in Wilmington, NC

Join a fast-paced cardiac telemetry team in Wilmington, North Carolina. Located in the welcoming coastal community of Wilmington, NC 28401, this area offers a vibrant historic downtown, easy access to nearby beaches, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle that makes it an appealing place to live and work. This travel Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity is ideal for an experienced telemetry nurse who thrives in a high-acuity cardiac stepdown setting and enjoys caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac and vascular needs.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Setting: Cardiac Telemetry / Stepdown
• Location: Wilmington, NC 28401
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shifts Per Week: 3 shifts per week
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770 - $1,860
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 6 weeks
• Floating: Must be open to floating within/near the facility as needed
• Charting System: Epic
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac floor experience required
• Cardiac telemetry, stepdown, PCU, DOU, or IMC experience strongly preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience interpreting and managing dysrhythmias
• Experience with post-MI, post-cardiac cath, and cardiac drip management
• Sheath removal experience
• Ability to work in a high-acuity, variable-ratio environment
• Comfortable with Epic charting preferred
• Must be available for interview and able to complete required testing prior to start

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled bedside care for cardiac telemetry and stepdown patients
• Monitor patients for changes in rhythm, condition, and response to treatment
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias in collaboration with the care team
• Care for patients with diagnoses such as CHF, ACS, CAD, atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, and vascular disease
• Support post-procedure recovery for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular cases
• Perform and assist with sheath management and sheath removal when appropriate
• Manage cardiac drips, non-invasive airway support, and telemetry monitoring
• Document care accurately in Epic and communicate clearly using SBAR
• Maintain a patient-centered approach while adapting to changing acuity and staffing needs

Apply now for this travel telemetry RN opportunity in Wilmington, NC, and join a dynamic healthcare team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #508220. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Tele

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